Make : VOLVO | Model : WCM | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19820709 - 19851218 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V128001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970929 | Date Received by ODI: 19970828 | Date Added to Database: 19970828 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1767 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEERING AXLE HUBS BUILT BY WEBB WHEEL FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER PORTION OF THE HUB. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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